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The epiglottis is actually a flap of connective tissue that is made of elastic cartilage at the base of the tongue

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What is a flap of tissue that closes the passage to the trachea and lungs?

It is the epiglottis.


What is a flap of tissue that seals off your windpipe preventing food from entering?

That's your epiglottis.


What is the epiglottis mostly made of?

connetive tissue


The tissue which diverts food from the trachea upon swallowing is the?

The epiglottis is the tissue that covers the trachea during swallowing to prevent food from entering the airway.


What is the tissue that seals the trachea during digestion called?

The tissue that seals the trachea during swallowing is called the epiglottis. It prevents food from entering the airway and directs it to the esophagus instead.


What is the name of the flap of tissue at the top of the larynx?

The epiglottis


What is a flap of tissue that protects the opening of. The. Larynx?

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What is the small flap that seals of the trachea called?

This smalflap of tissue is known as the epiglottis. It blocks the trachea (windpipe) during the swallowing of food andliquids.


Can the epiglottis be seen if you stick your tongue out?

The epiglottis is a small flap of soft tissue that is found at the back of the throat. In some people, the epiglottis can be seen if they stick their tongue out.


Is the epiglottis chemical or mechanical digestion?

nether, the epiglottis is a flap of tissue that prevents you from chocking its doesn't digest anything


What is the size of epiglottis?

The epiglottis is a flap of tissue that is found at the entrance of the larynx. Its size is about 7-9 mm in length.


The flap of tissue that closes when you swallow to protect you from choking is the?

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